An investigation has been launched after a 47-year-old inmate died following an apparent assault at the Old Colony Correctional Center in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The incident took place on Sunday and was first reported by officials this morning. According to NBC Boston, correctional center staff discovered the inmate unresponsive in his cell during an emergency call at approximately 3:20 p.m.
Upon finding the individual with wounds indicative of an assault, staff immediately attempted medical intervention before the man was transported to a nearby hospital. A spokesperson for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security confirmed to 7News that he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not been revealed pending notification of next of kin.
The preliminary investigation suggests the involvement of another inmate in this fatal incident, as conveyed by the state's authorities. The investigation is now a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Department of Corrections, the Massachusetts State Police, and the Plymouth County District Attorney's Office. No further details regarding the circumstances of the assault have been shared at this stage.
Commenting on the ongoing investigation, officials have remained tight-lipped, offering no additional information on potential motives or the identity of any suspects. When pressed for a comment, Gov. Maura Healey's office reportedly referred queries back to the Department of Corrections, as mentioned by Boston 25 News. The offices conducting the investigation have yet to release a statement on the progress of the case.
